Kathleen Fowler, 62, of Altoona and formerly of Morrisdale and Osceola Mills, died Sunday, March 8, 2015 at UPMC, Altoona.

Born Jan. 25, 1953 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Harry Sr. and Marie (Blasko) Snedden.  She is survived by her fiancé, Tim Daugherty of Altoona.

Ms. Fowler was Roman Catholic by faith.  She had been employed with various businesses in the Philipsburg area. She lastly worked as a teller at the M&T bank in Houtzdale until her retirement.  She was a 1971 graduate of the West Branch High School.

In addition to her fiancé, she is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Robb and her husband, James II of Philipsburg and a son, Russell Fowler III of Cromwell, Conn.

She is survived by three sisters, Mary “Mickey” Yarian of Sharpsville, Margaret “Punch” Read and her husband, Don “Packy” of Morrisdale and Susan Bloom of Hyde and two brothers, Robert “Bob” Snedden of Port Matilda and Harry “Buddy” Snedden and his wife, Sandy of Stroudsburg.

She is also survived by two granddaughters, Jazlynn “Jazz” and Karley Robb, both of Philipsburg, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home in Philipsburg with Deacon Dennis Socash officiating.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to a cancer program of the donor’s choice.

Friends may sign the guestbook at www.beezerheathfh.com.

Oreta R. Downer, 92, of DuBois died Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born Dec. 4, 1922 in Tyler, she was the daughter of the late James and Edna (Vivian) Peters.

On Jan. 6, 1945 at St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church in DuBois, she married Earl “George” Downer.  He preceded her in death on May 8, 2013.

She worked at the Pool and Patio Store in Virginia for 13 years.  She also was a teacher’s aide for eight years in Virginia and Florida.

Mrs. Downer was a member the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society. She was a member of the Ladies of the Lake and of the Auxiliary of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 65, where she served as adjutant and state of Pennsylvania chaplain.

She was also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels in the DuBois area.

She is survived by her children, E. George Downer Jr. and his wife, Carol of Treasure Lake, Oreta Catherine Pierce and her husband, Daniel of Woodbridge, Va., James W. Downer of Wilmington, NC and Ricky F. Downer of Springfield, Va.; a brother, Lamar W. Peters of Lake Ridge, Va.; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brother, James Peters.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Friday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

The Rosary will be prayed at 3:15 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the DuBois Nursing Home Activities Department, Attention:  Bona, 282 S. Eighth St., DuBois, PA 15801.

Online condolences may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Sara A. ‘Sally’ Rowles (Provided photo)

Sara A. ‘Sally’ Rowles, 80, of Clearfield died Monday, March 9, 2015 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

She was born Dec. 23, 1934 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Amos and Ruth (Johnston) Hess.

Mrs. Rowles was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her children. She also had worked for McGregor’s for a number of years. Mrs. Rowles cherished times spent with her family and putting puzzles together.

She is survived by children, Theresa Paddock and her husband, Costas of North Carolina, Terry Rowles and Ernest Rowles III, both of Curwensville, Patricia Harris and her husband, Ronald of Florida and Diana Duncan and her companion, John Visnofsky of Madera.

She is survived by six grandchildren, Brandon and Mindy Paddock, Michael and Jill Rowles, Ronnie Harris and Alex Duncan and two great-granddaughters, Chloe and Gabbie.

She is also survived by four brothers, John Hess of Hyde, James Hess of Port Royal, Andrew Hess of Clearfield and Edward Hess of Curwensville; a sister, Mary Harris of Lock Haven; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Rowles Jr. on Sept. 8, 2009 and whom she wed March 19, 1955; a son, Gary Rowles; a grandson, Chad Auwater; two brothers, Amos and William Hess; and two sisters, Rhoda Billotte and Ruth Luzier.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with burial directly to follow in the Bloomington Cemetery, Curwensville.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Diana Duncan, 114 Alexander Rd., Madera, PA 16661 or to American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield.

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.

Jeffrey Scott Buck (Provided photo)

Jeffrey Scott Buck Jr., 18, of Clearfield died Monday, March 9, 2015 at the UPMC Altoona.

He was born Feb. 18, 1997, a son of Jeffrey and Pam Buck, both of Clearfield.

He always enjoyed hunting, fishing and race cars; but above all else, he will be remembered for helping others and enjoying life to the fullest.

He was a member of Lawrence Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 and the Clearfield Borough Fire Department, where he will be sadly missed by all of his fellow brothers and sisters.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his companion, Katelyn Mitchell and their expectant child of Clearfield; his brothers and sister, Melvin Swanson and Mason Buck, both of Clearfield, Amanda Swanson Rhodes of Pottstown, Terry Blake of Northern Cambria and Justin Buck of Grampian.

He is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Bertha Buck of Clearfield; his maternal grandfather, Robert Roseweir of Madera; his maternal grandmother, Beverly Roseweir of Clearfield; and numerous other family members.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Reba Buck and his paternal grandfather, Richard Buck.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School. Burial will follow in the Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

Friends will be received from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.

It would have been Buck’s wishes that in lieu of any flowers, memorial contributions be made to Lawrence Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, 3321 Mill Rd., Clearfield, PA 16830.

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Estelle “Stella” Kopec (Provided photo)

Estelle “Stella” Kopec, 99, of Clearfield and formerly of Curwensville died Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital.

Born April 22, 1915 in Curwensville, she was the daughter of John Peter and Aniela (Pajura) Kopec.

She was the retired co-owner of the former Ondish’s Bar and Grill in Curwensville. She was a member of the St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church in Curwensville.

Surviving are a niece, Kathleen Kovaleski and her husband, Chester of Westwood, NJ; two-great nephews, Chester Kovaleski Jr. and Steve Gorski; a great-niece, Cheryl Bach; and several great-great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Matthew Kupka; two brothers, John C. Kopec and Karl A. Kopec; three sisters, Anna E. Ondish, Helen Nypower and Dr. Pauline Coulter; and three step-brothers, Matthew, Thomas and John Kupka.

Family and friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville.  A Scripture Vigil Service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home by the Rev. Father Mark J. Mastrian.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the St. Timothy’s Roman Catholic Church in Curwensville at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Father Mark J. Mastrian as celebrant.

Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

The family suggests contributions be made to either St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church 306 Walnut St., Curwensville, PA  16833 of the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.

The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.

Mona Jean Ogden, 85, of Clearfield died Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at her home.

She was born Jan. 25, 1930, the daughter of Dean and Dorothy (Tibbens) Baney.

She was a homemaker and her joy was love and compassion for family and friends.

She is survived by her two children, Cinda O. Walker and her husband, James of Havelock, NC, and Michael L. Ogden and his companion, Jodie Ganoe of Clearfield; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was the last member of her generation. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with Pastor Todd T. Hogue officiating. Burial will be in Schencks Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. Saturday until the hour of services at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to: O Brother Ministry Inc., 1225 Brookton Dr., Dacula, GA 30019 or to the Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21^st St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

Online condolences may be made at www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bennett & Houser Funeral Home, Clearfield.

William M. Shaw, 59, of DuBois died Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born June 3, 1955, he was the son of William “Sonny” Shaw and Peggy (Foltz) Shaw.  His mother survives and lives in DuBois.

On Sept. 29, 1989, he married Kelly (Wyno) Shaw.  She survives.

Mr. Shaw worked at Sensus Metering in DuBois for the past 20 years.  Prior to that, he had worked for his father at Shaw Trucking.

He was a member of Jefferson County A.B.A.T.E. Chapter 14; the Independent, Political, & Social Club; the Olympic Athletic Club; and the Sandy Hose Company No. 1 Fireman’s Club.  He was also a member of the Smith & Wesson Club and enjoyed outdoor activities.

He is survived by his four children, Samantha L. and Brandon R. Shaw, both of DuBois, and William and Robert Curley.

He’s also survived by a sister, Sue Ann Weisner and her husband, Gary of DuBois; three brothers, David L. Shaw of Bethlehem, Timothy J. Shaw and his wife, Linda of Hermitage and Christopher J. Shaw and his wife, Manda of DuBois; and a grandchild.

Mr. Shaw was preceded in death by his father.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Bockus officiating.

Memorials may be sent to the Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

Online condolences may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.

Ernest W. Kline, 94, of Houtzdale died Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Excela Frick Hospital in Mount Pleasant.

Born Aug. 21, 1920 in Clearfield, he was the son of A.I. and Ruth (Barnett) Kline.

Mr. Kline served with the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II.

He was a member of the Sanborn Church of God and the Sanborn Grange. He held the Silver Beaver Award with the Boy Scouts of America.

Mr. Kline was employed as a carpenter and retired from Carnes Brothers.

He was married to Mildred (Phillips) Kline, whom preceded him in death on July 15, 2000.

Surviving are two sons, Wesley Kline and his wife, Shirley of Bridgeton, NJ and Lee Kline and his wife, Susan of Alverton; two grandchildren, Christopher Kline and his wife, Paichat of Mount Pleasant and Bryan Kline and his wife, Jennifer of Jeannette; two step-grandchildren, Kim Kline and his wife, Julie of Rochester, NY and Darla Kline of Bergen, NY; and a great-grandson, Mathis Kline.

Also surviving are four brothers, Clifford Kline and his wife, Ruth of York, Thomas and Emery Kline, both of Dubois, and Ashley Kline and his wife, Bonnie of Philipsburg and two sisters, Hilda Shively of Dubois and Idabelle Kirkwood and her husband, William of Jersey Shore.

Mr. Kline was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and two brothers, Emerson and Norman Kline.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc. with Pastor Greg McDonald officiating.

Family and friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Brisbin, with military honors accorded by the Houtzdale American Legion Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Bucktail Council, Boy Scouts of America, 209 First St., Dubois, PA 15801.

Obituary Notice: Dolores Y. “Dolly” Uncles (Provided photo)

Dolores Y. “Dolly” Uncles, 79, of Hyde died Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Penn Highlands, DuBois.

Mrs. Uncles was born Jan. 22, 1936 in Clearfield, the daughter of Patrick D. and Beula E. (Beauseigneur) Collins.

She graduated from St. Francis in the class of 1953.

Mrs. Uncles was employed throughout the years at International Paper, Niagara Falls, NY; Airplane Marine, Hyde; Super Duper, Clearfield; and IGA, Curwensville.

She was affiliated with the St. Francis Catholic Church of Clearfield.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond P Uncles, whom she married Sept. 12, 1953.

She is survived by eight children, Tim Uncles of Colorado Springs, Colo., Cheryl Carfley of Clearfield, Teresa McCoy and her husband, Jack of West Decatur, Tracy Uncles and his wife, Chris and Cindy Sones, both of Hyde, Bradley Paul Uncles and his wife, Kelly of Frenchville and Travis Uncles and his wife, Maribeth of Johnstown.

She is survived by 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; and two sisters and two brothers, Gretchen Owens, Francis Ray Collins, Margaret “Peggy” Calvanesa; and Terrance Collins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Randy of Hyde; a granddaughter, Christle Robinson of Auckland, N.Z.; five brothers, Joe, Gerald, Jack, Donald and Pat Collins; and a son-in-law, Ken Sones of Hyde.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with Msgr. Henry Krebs officiating. Burial will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until services Monday at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. Francis Catholic Church, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield, PA 16830 or the charity of the donor’s choice.

To send online tributes, go to www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bennett & Houser Funeral Home, Clearfield.

Obituary Notice: Isabel B. Rougeux (Provided photo)

Isabel B. Rougeux, 94, of Huntersville, NC and formerly of Clearfield, died Monday, March 9, 2015 at Huntersville Oaks, Huntersville, NC.

She was born Feb. 17, 1921 in Frenchville, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Gormont) Billotte.

Ms. Rougeux retired from Leitzinger’s Department store after 30 years of service. Earlier in life with her husband, she owned and operated the Spotlight Drive In Restaurant on the Clearfield-Curwensville Highway.

She was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield.

Ms. Rougeux is survived by two children, Janice Pastorek and her husband, John of Wilmington, NC and Regis S. Rougeux and his wife, Catherine of Altoona.

She is survived by five grandchildren, Danyll Rougeux, Lance Rougeux and his wife, Martha, Debra Bishop and her husband, James, Denise Cook and her husband, Randy and Dana Hoban and her husband, Greg; five great-grandchildren, Marissa Bishop, Ryan Bishop, Joseph Bishop, Rachel Cook and Samantha Cook; “her boys,” Matthew and Phillip Rowles; and several great-nieces and nephews.

She was the last member of her generation. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edgar E. Rougeux, whom she married on May 16, 1942 and whom died Feb. 17, 2000; a great-granddaughter, Grace Helena Rougeux; and two brothers.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Celebrant Father John Miller III officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Church Cemetery, Frenchville.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday at Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield, PA 16830 or Junior Diabetes Research Foundation, 717 Market St., No. 108, Lemoyne, PA 17043 or Purple Feet Foundation, c/o Lance Rougeux, 1236 Summit Way, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.

To send online tributes, go to www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield.

Obituary Notice: Kathryn Hooven Patton (Provided photo)

Kathryn Deloris Hooven “Katie” Patton, 74, of Curwensville died Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital.

Born Aug. 2, 1940, she was the daughter of Harry T. and Oleta H. (Marshall) London.

Mrs. Patton was retired from the Curwensville Area School District after 30 years of service in the cafeteria.  She was a member of the Community Baptist Church.

She was a former member of the Curwensville Rescue Hose and Ladder Co. Auxiliary. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister.

She was first wed to John Hooven, who preceded her in death in 1972.  She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother-in-law, Kenneth Peters; and a niece, Christine Peters.

She then wed Gary R. “Skip” Patton on Sept. 18, 1976 in Clearfield, who survives along with three daughters, Rebecca “Becky” Freeman and her husband, William of Curwensville, Barbara Hooven Palumbo of Clearfield and Beverly Bennett of Butler.

Also surviving are 17 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters, Fred London and his wife, Donna of Grampian, Ruby Peters of Curwensville, Nancy Barrett and her husband, Dennis of Clearfield and Gary London and his wife, Cherie of New Millport.

There will be no public visitation and a private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date.

The family suggests contributions be made to any of the music and or sports booster clubs of Curwensville Area High School,  602 Beech St., Curwensville, PA 16833.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.

The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.

Obituary Notice: James M. Wallace Jr. (Provided photo)

James M. Wallace Jr., 56, of Woodland died Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at the Ridgeview Elder Care in Curwensville.

Born March 4, 1959 in Clearfield, he was the son of James M. Wallace Sr. of Woodland and the late Betty (Conklin) Wallace.

Mr. Wallace was Christian by faith.

He was the owner of the former Wallace Transportation in Woodland. He was a 1977 graduate of the Wheatland Chili High School in Scottsville, NY.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Renee Wallace.

He is survived by a daughter, McKenzie S. Lego and her husband, Mark Lego of Osceola Mills and a son, Kurt Wallace and his wife, Marlene of Dumfries, Va.

He is also survived by a sister, Lisa Lego and her husband, John of Osceola Mills; two brothers, Jack Wallace and his wife, Lisa of Munson and Ai Wallace and his wife, Karen of Safford, Ariz.; and four grandchildren, Connor Wallace, Jase Lego, Ryder Lego and Sam Wallace.

The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Heath Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Osceola Mills with Pastor Brenda Libreatori officiating. Burial will be at the Dale Cemetery in Woodland.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. Sunday until funeral time.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 157, Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.heathfuneral.com.

Obituary Notice: Michael Andrew Gavlock III (Provided photo)

The world lost another beautiful soul and heaven gained a perfect angel when Michael Andrew Gavlock III, 22, of Frenchville passed away Friday, March 13, 2015.

He was born Feb. 16, 1993 in Altoona, a son of Michael Jr. and Tina Gavlock of Clearfield and Jamie Graham and her husband, Tim of Frenchville.

He was so loved and went by many names: little Mike, Mikey and last but not least Pookie, the name he was called by family since the day he was born.

Our lips cannot speak how much we miss you. Our hearts cannot tell what to say. God only knows how we miss you in our homes that are lonesome today.

He cherished the love of his family and friends. He was a kind, loving person. He would call you his best friend no matter what your differences were. He did not see culture, ethnic background or disabilities. He saw the love of a friend.

He spent most of his time enjoying life to its fullest potential. He enjoyed working on and riding four-wheelers or fishing at Widow’s Rock with his friends and family, which were two of his favorite pastimes.

Friends and family were his life. Now, in his passing, it is our job to remember and celebrate the love he gave us in return.

In addition to his parents and step-parents, he is survived by two brothers, Timothy Graham and Andrew Gavlock; two great-grandmothers, Carolyn McGovern and Ella Fulmer; his grandparents, Billy and Patricia Rowles; a grandmother, Deborah McGonigal; an aunt, Mandy Helsel; three uncles, Robert Gavlock, Tony English and JR McCracken; and many other close family members.

He was preceded in death by two grandfathers whom he will meet at the gates of heaven, James Leslie Irvin and Michael Andrew Gavlock Sr.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, 113 N. Third St., Clearfield.

“Where I have gone I am not so small. My soul is as wide as the world is tall. I have gone to answer the call; the call of the One who takes care of us all. Wherever you look, you will find me there – In the heart of a rose, in the heart of a prayer. On butterflies’ wings, on wings of my own, to you, I’m gone, but I’m never alone. I am now home.”

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.

Louis J. Pasko, 90, of Philipsburg died Saturday, March 14, 2015 at UPMC Altoona. Born April 2, 1924 in Hawk Run, he was the son of the late Stephen and Erma Slavkay Pasko.

Mr. Pasko was a 1942 graduate of the former Morris Township High School.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 until 1946 in the European Theatre. He earned two Battle Stars, one for the Rhineland Campaign and one for the Eastern Europe Campaign.

After the war, he attended the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, Calif. He was a professional photographer for 35 years in Clifton, NJ, retiring in 1968. He was a private pilot for more than 30 years, flying single-engine airplanes and sailplanes.

Mr. Pasko is survived by a niece, Lorraine Choma and her husband, Peter of New York and a nephew, William Park Jr. and his wife, Linda of Florida. He is also survived by numerous great-nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Ethel Ciprian, Irene Rojeck, Margaret Beveridge and Catherine Anderson and three brothers, William, Stephen and Edward Pasko.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, Hawk Run, with the Father Robert J. Horgas as celebrant. Burial will be in the Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hawk Run.

Friends will be received from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Morrisdale.

Military honors will be accorded at the graveside by the Moshannon Valley Independent Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, 22 St. Agnes Dr., Morrisdale, PA 16858.

William E. Lannen, 81, of Morrisdale died Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.

Born July 5, 1933 in Tyrone, he was the son of the late Harry and Margaret (McNeal) Lannen.  He married the former Mary Denochick Pettingill on Aug. 2, 1976 in Tyrone and who survives at home.

Mr. Lannen was a member of the Nativity of the St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Hawk Run. He was an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Lannen was a member of the B.P.O. Elks No. 1173 in Philipsburg.

Until his retirement, he was a cutter with Charles Navasky & Company in Philipsburg for many years.  And, he was a 1950 graduate of the Tyrone Area High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Richard Lannen.

Along with his wife, Mr. Lannen is survived by a daughter, Nancy J. Haney of State College; a sister, Darlene Williams and her husband, Robert of Tyrone; a step-sister, Mary Jane Shank of Tyrone; and two brothers, James Lannen and his wife, Shirley of Tyrone and David Lannen and his wife, Sandy of Toledo, Ohio.

He is also survived by two grandchildren, Whitney Haney of State College and Justin Haney and his companion, Shyanne Kephart of Morrisdale and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Nativity of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Hawk Run, with the Rev. Peter Benyo officiating with Deacon Emil Gulick assisting. Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

Panachida will be held at the church beginning at 10 a.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral home in Philipsburg.

Friends may sign the guestbook at beezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: Melinda C. Patterson (Provided photo)

Melinda C. Patterson, 37, of Philipsburg died Saturday, March 14, 2015.

She was born Aug. 26, 1977 in Clearfield, a daughter of Edmund F. and Carol (Rothrock) Billotte of Woodland.

She graduated from the Clearfield High School in 1995, where she enjoyed playing clarinet in the band. She was most recently employed as the supervisor at Goodwill in Altoona. She previously had been employed at Wal-Mart in Clearfield. She was also a freelance photographer.

In her free time, she enjoyed flea-marketing and antiquing, as well as refurbishing furniture. She attended Lake Street United Methodist Church, Woodland, and sang with the United Methodist Church Camp Choir.

She also had a special love towards her dogs, Sadie, Brutus, Gizmo and Lilo.  Her favorite pastime was watching her son, Jakob, play football.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Shane K. Patterson, whom she wed Sept. 22, 2012 in Raystown Lake, and her son, Jakob Wingate, of Clearfield.

She is survived by five siblings, Tina Billotte and Cindy Donahue and her husband, Pat, both of Clearfield; Edmund D. Billotte and his wife, Brenda of Clarksville, Tenn.; Regina Puzzuto and her husband, Tom of Curwensville; and Diana Jenkins of California.

She is also survived by her in-laws, Chuck and Barb Patterson of Warriors Mark; a sister-in-law, Crystal Patterson of Warriors Mark; numerous nieces and nephews; one great-nephew; two great-nieces; and numerous aunts and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Donald and Naomi Rothrock, and her paternal grandparents, Edmund W. and Rhoda Billotte.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Pastor Sean Patrick Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Gillingham Cemetery, Frenchville.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Jakob Wingate College Fund in care of CNB Bank, 1 S. Second St., Clearfield.

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.

Ronald J. Marino, 85, of South Hampton, NJ and formerly of Clearfield died Saturday, March 14, 2015 at his home in New Jersey.

Born Aug. 24, 1929 in Clearfield, he was the son of the late John and Vincenza (Lombardo) Marino.

He was a 1959 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University.

On Dec. 10, 1966, he married Erika Duemmler-Hammen. She preceded him in death on Feb. 16, 2011.

Mr. Marino worked as a senior internal auditor for many years with the Internal Revenue Service.

He was a member of the Medford United Methodist Church in Medford, NJ. He was also a member of the Penn State Alumni Association and a past member of the Nittany Lions Club.  He loved Penn State football.

He is survived by two children, Michael Hammen and his wife, Debbie of Runnemede, NJ and Elizabeth “Sissy” Lynch and her husband, Jim of Marlton, NJ.

He is also survived by three sisters, Rose Dobbins of Wilmington, Del., Josephine Grohola of Clearfield and Ellen White of St. Louis, Mo.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home in DuBois.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the funeral home with Fr. Ross Miceli officiating.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Clearfield.

Memorials may be sent to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Marlton, NJ 08053.

Online condolences may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Patricia Ann Prestash (Provided photo)

Patricia Ann (Murphy) Prestash, 50, of Sandy Ridge died Friday, March 13, 2015 at John Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, Md.

Born June 9, 1964 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Betty (Vail) Murphy.

She graduated from the Philipsburg-Osceola High School and the South Hills Business College.  She worked as a grants administrator at Penn State University.

She married Dennis M. Prestash on Oct. 21, 1989 in the St. John’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Hawk Run.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Dennis M. Prestash Jr. of Sandy Ridge and one sister, Shirley Murphy of Osceola Mills.

She is survived by a father-in-law, George E. Prestash Jr.; a mother-in-law, Maryann (Delpra) Prestash; her brother-in-laws, George E. Prestash III, Thomas A. Prestash and John E. Prestash; a sister-in-law, Victoria E. Rusnak and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at St. John’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Hawk Run.  Parastas will be held at 7 p.m.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with Metropolitan Archbishop William C. Skurla, Fr. William Rupp and Deacon Dennis Prestash officiating. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Hawk Run.

Arrangements are entrusted to Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Madera.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made at www.gofundme.com/patriciaprestash.

Condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com.

Obituary Notice: Caroline A. Freeman (Provided photo)

Caroline A. Freeman, 86, of Curwensville died Monday, March 16, 2015 at her residence after a lengthy illness. Born Jan. 6, 1929, she was the daughter of John and Ethel (Sutika) Lash.

Mrs. Freeman had been employed at various times by MacGregor Sportswear, Kurtz Bros. and ClearDon Manufacturing.

She was a member of the St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church in Curwensville. She was a former member of the Curwensville VFW Ladies Auxiliary

She had wed Benjamin B. Freeman, whom preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Michael, John, Joseph, George and Peter Lash; an infant brother; and five sisters, Mary Olosky, Helen Potkalesky, Anna Padisak, Katherine Poklar and Agnes Boozer.

Surviving are two children, Susan Steis and her husband, Richard of North Myrtle Beach, SC and Ben J. Freeman of New Oxford and Curwensville.  Also surviving are three grandchildren, Gene McGee, Joe McGee and Melissa Randle and a brother, Andrew Lash and his wife, Joanne of Curwensville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church in Curwensville with the Rev. Father Mark J. Mastrian as celebrant. Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park in Hyde.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville.

A Scripture Vigil Service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions be made to either The Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21^st St., Clearfield, PA 16830 or to the St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church, 306 Walnut St., Curwensville, PA  16833.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.

The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.

Obituary Notice: Leon C. Muir (Provided photo)

Leon C. Muir, 79, of Philipsburg died Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born June 4, 1935, he was the son of the late Connor and Marjorie (Smeal) Muir.  He married the former Linda Tobias on Dec. 9, 1961 in Woodland. She survives at home.

Mr. Muir was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Philipsburg.

He had served in the U.S. Army.  He enjoyed gardening, reading and camping at the Clarion River with his family.  He especially enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren and going to their sporting and band events.

He was the principal at the Philipsburg Junior High School until his retirement. Prior to being principal, he was also a teacher, counselor and assistant principal at the junior high school.

Mr. Muir was a 1953 graduate of the Philipsburg High School. He was a 1958 graduate of the Lock Haven (State Teacher’s College) University.  He earned his Master’s degree in education and received his counseling and principal’s certificate from Penn State.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Gladys Jane Muir and a grandson, Elliott Albert.

Along with his wife, Mr. Muir is survived by four children, Laura Albert and her husband, Drew of Chester Hill, Allen Muir and his wife, Karin of Lewistown, Karin Muir and her fiancé, William Kehler of Philipsburg and Megan Grivas and her husband, Michael of Monroeville.

He is survived by a brother, Thomas Muir and his wife, Nell of Lamar.  He is also survived by five grandchildren, Erin Albert of Bridgewater, Va., Kyle and Marissa Albert, both of Chester Hill, and Connor and Benet Muir, both of Lewistown; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Grace United Methodist Church in Philipsburg with Pastor Mark Thumma officiating.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

The Muir family will receive friends from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the church Friday.

Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by members of the Moshannon Valley Independent Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 912 E. Pine St., Philipsburg, PA 16866 or to the Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg.

Friends may sign the guestbook at beezerheathfh.com.